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Breaks and escapes

Work at what was formerly known as Selsdon Park Hotel began in October 2017 as part of a £50 million refurbishment scheme across 22 De Vere properties, although the exact figure spent at the Selsdon Estate has not been disclosed.

The refurbishment was completed just in time for the start of March.

The first phase of the work was to refurbish the 54 bedrooms while the second stage involved the meeting rooms.

Hotel general manager Matt Brierley said the aim was "to create a hotel venue which marries up 21st century needs with the comfort of the original Victorian hotel".

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Matt said: "They have all been renovated to create a stylish and restful place; a home from home environment with quality solid oak furniture."

Of the 18 meeting rooms, which you can choose for hosting a wedding or conference, eight have been refurbished, while the rest will be done later in the year.

The restoration of the meeting rooms has included specially made carpets which depict the pattern of their ornate ceilings in the Grade II listed building.

There is now a proper restaurant. Previously the hotel didn't have a restaurant as such as it would would move around depending on needs.

Another of the bedrooms (Image: David Cook)

The new 1042 restaurant – the date is on a weather vane on one of the turrets - looks over the 18-hole championship golf course and serves a menu of British classic dishes made using locally-sourced produce.

You can have your wedding breakfast here, a conference dinner or just arrive with your family or partner for lunch or a special dinner.

There is a bar attached to the restaurant and places in the hotel where you can relax with a coffee.

You can take a drink out onto the terrace where you can enjoy stunning view across the golf course and towards the Surrey Hills – and you are welcome to call in for a drink even if you are not a guest.

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Matt said: "You can come down here and have a nice gin and tonic and walk home at your leisure."

Your visit of course will begin in reception with its beautiful ceiling, stone cladded walls and open fire.

Adjoining the reception is the Tudor lounge where you can sit with a drink in front of another open fire and admire the beautiful staircase, ceiling and carvings.

The reception leads into the orangery, where you can indulge in afternoon tea while gazing across the terrace and golf course.

The new-look reception area (Image: David Cook)

You can become a member to enjoy the newly-refurbished leisure facilities which are now open on Mondays – as well as a golf course there are two tennis courts, a squash court, a bowling green, a new state of the art gym, swimming pool, Jacuzzi, sauna and steam room.

Guests and staff are thrilled with their new-look hotel, according to Matt, who said: "It has been a really, really fun journey. It has been really exciting to take the team on it as well as the customer."

He added: "[Guests] are genuinely pleased to see everything we have done with it. It has been very well received locally and nationally. We are really, really pleased."

Mr Brierley continued: "It's not just a venue we are bringing our guests to – it's a piece of history."